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Saturday, November 28, 2009

This isn't really a giant water dish for cats, it's The Pool. Actually it's a 100-gallon Rubbermaid stock tank we stole from the animals, but when filled with cold underground spring water pumped up from our deep well, there's nothing more refreshing than plunking yourself into it at the end of a sweltering summer day.

It's the perfect size for two, and when accessorized with hanging citronella candles (oh, the mosquitos were bad this summer!), an icy bottle of homebrewed beer for him and a glass of chilled champagne for me, it's actually quite romantic—even with the dogs and cats circling around us.

Pool season ended months ago (and besides, we now have that luxurious whirlpool tub in which to soak our tired selves), but as you can see, I just haven't had the heart to drain it out.

8 comments:

Leave it to a cat! They have a way of appropriating anything. That is a cute photo for sure. We used to have a black and white tuxedo tabby like this who lived to a ripe old age. This photo just warmed my heart!

Cats do like to find some challenge even in getting a drink - are you living in the new place or just using the spa tub??? Inquiring minds want to know - the trough/tub does sound refreshing - amazing the big dogs don't jump in with you!

We used our Rubbermaid stock tank (looks like the same model) out in the back yard as a substitute bath tub when our only bathroom was being remodeled. Hooked a hose to the kitchen sink to get warm water. It was wonderful! The new bathroom is nice, but you can't see the stars.

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